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Proud vs Glorious - What's the difference?

proud | glorious | Synonyms |

Proud is a synonym of glorious.


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between proud and glorious

is that proud is (obsolete)  excited by sexual desire; (of female animals) in heat while glorious is (obsolete) eager for glory or distinction; haughty; boastful; ostentatious; vainglorious.

As adjectives the difference between proud and glorious

is that proud is gratified; feeling honoured (by something); feeling satisfied or happy about a fact or event while glorious is exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory; noble; praiseworthy; excellent; illustrious; inspiring admiration; as, glorious deeds.

Grand vs Glorious - What's the difference?

grand | glorious | Synonyms |

Grand is a synonym of glorious.


As a proper noun grand

is a commune in france.

As an adjective glorious is

exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory; noble; praiseworthy; excellent; illustrious; inspiring admiration; as, glorious deeds.

Divine vs Glorious - What's the difference?

divine | glorious | Related terms |


In obsolete terms the difference between divine and glorious

is that divine is foreboding; prescient while glorious is eager for glory or distinction; haughty; boastful; ostentatious; vainglorious.

As adjectives the difference between divine and glorious

is that divine is of or pertaining to a god while glorious is exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory; noble; praiseworthy; excellent; illustrious; inspiring admiration; as, glorious deeds.

As a noun divine

is one skilled in divinity; a theologian.

As a verb divine

is to foretell (something), especially by the use of divination.

Glorious vs Showy - What's the difference?

glorious | showy | Related terms |

Glorious is a related term of showy.


As adjectives the difference between glorious and showy

is that glorious is exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory; noble; praiseworthy; excellent; illustrious; inspiring admiration; as, glorious deeds while showy is (sometimes|derogatory) calling attention; flashy; standing out to the eye.

Glorious vs Sublime - What's the difference?

glorious | sublime | Related terms |

Glorious is a related term of sublime.


As an adjective glorious

is exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory; noble; praiseworthy; excellent; illustrious; inspiring admiration; as, glorious deeds.

As a verb sublime is

.

Glorious vs Large - What's the difference?

glorious | large | Related terms |

Glorious is a related term of large.


In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between glorious and large

is that glorious is (obsolete) eager for glory or distinction; haughty; boastful; ostentatious; vainglorious while large is (obsolete) liberality, generosity.

As adjectives the difference between glorious and large

is that glorious is exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory; noble; praiseworthy; excellent; illustrious; inspiring admiration; as, glorious deeds while large is of considerable or relatively great size or extent.

As a noun large is

(music|obsolete) an old musical note, equal to two longas, four breves, or eight semibreves.

Imposing vs Glorious - What's the difference?

imposing | glorious | Related terms |

Imposing is a related term of glorious.


As adjectives the difference between imposing and glorious

is that imposing is magnificent and impressive because of appearance, size, stateliness or dignity while glorious is exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory; noble; praiseworthy; excellent; illustrious; inspiring admiration; as, glorious deeds.

As a verb imposing

is .

Glorious vs Exquisite - What's the difference?

glorious | exquisite | Related terms |

Glorious is a related term of exquisite.


As adjectives the difference between glorious and exquisite

is that glorious is exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory; noble; praiseworthy; excellent; illustrious; inspiring admiration; as, glorious deeds while exquisite is especially fine or pleasing; exceptional.

As a noun exquisite is

(rare) fop, dandy.

Blissful vs Glorious - What's the difference?

blissful | glorious | Related terms |


In obsolete terms the difference between blissful and glorious

is that blissful is blessed; glorified while glorious is eager for glory or distinction; haughty; boastful; ostentatious; vainglorious.

As adjectives the difference between blissful and glorious

is that blissful is extremely happy; full of joy; experiencing, indicating, causing, or characterized by bliss while glorious is exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory; noble; praiseworthy; excellent; illustrious; inspiring admiration; as, glorious deeds.

Stately vs Glorious - What's the difference?

stately | glorious | Related terms |

Stately is a related term of glorious.


As adjectives the difference between stately and glorious

is that stately is of people: regal, dignified; worthy of respect while glorious is exhibiting attributes, qualities, or acts that are worthy of or receive glory; noble; praiseworthy; excellent; illustrious; inspiring admiration; as, glorious deeds.

As an adverb stately

is in a stately manner.

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